Cambridge, OH

Cambridge, Ohio

Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey county, is 54 miles S of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 74 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 11,520 people lived in Cambridge.

The People and Families of Cambridge

In Cambridge, about 45% of adults are married. Cambridge is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Cambridge, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cambridge had a median family income of $30,780.

Political Inclinations

Cambridge residents donated more money ($4,350) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Cambridge Housing

An estimated 54% of living spaces in Cambridge are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Cambridge offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Cambridge, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Cambridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, OH

Comparing Cambridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Cambridge Almanac

Cambridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cambridge Public Libraries

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Cambridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cambridge residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cambridge, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cambridge Hospitals

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1341 NORTH CLARK STREET
(740) 439-3561
Emergency Service: Yes

Cambridge High Schools (2004)

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
65328 CREEK RD
740-435-1100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 847 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Cambridge Colleges

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Valley Beauty School

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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